Introduction
With over 2 billion users worldwide, WhatsApp is the most popular instant messaging app in Europe and Latin America. When WhatsApp Web launched in January 2015 it came with a long list of restrictions — iOS not supported, Chrome only, phone had to be online. Most of those limitations are gone now.
What you need
- A phone with WhatsApp installed (Android or iOS)
- A computer with any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge all work
- Or the WhatsApp Desktop app if you prefer a native experience
How to connect
Go to web.whatsapp.com in your browser.
On your phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings → Linked Devices → Link a Device, then scan the QR code shown on screen.
On Android the path is slightly different: tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right → Linked Devices → Link a Device.
Multi-device mode
Since 2021, WhatsApp supports true multi-device: once linked, WhatsApp Web keeps working even if your phone runs out of battery or loses its internet connection. You can link up to four devices at the same time.
WhatsApp Desktop app
If you prefer a native app over the browser, WhatsApp offers a desktop application for Windows and macOS at whatsapp.com/download.
Last edit on: January 22, 2015
Last updated on: July 3, 2026
By: Guillermo Garron